Shubman Gill, Zak Crawley in heated battle after final over drama at Lord’s

Shubman Gill hurled expletives at Zak Crawley after England's time wasting in the final over of Day 3 in the IND vs ENG 3rd Test

Lord’s served drama on Day 3 with Shubman Gill and the England openers going head to head in a heated battle in the IND vs ENG 3rd Test. India were bowled out for 387 late in the day, meaning England had time to come and bat out. Both Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett relied on time wasting tactics, much to the annoyance of the Indian fielders.

Shubman Gill lashes out in final over drama at Lord’s

India were bowled out late in the day meaning England had around 6 minutes to bat before stumps were called on Day 3. The England openers did their best and succeeded to ensure only 1 over was bowled. Crawley sought treatment for a apparent wrist injury. He also pulled out mid stride furthering to the dismay of Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill.

The Indian captain did not mince his words and hurled out expletives at the England opener. Grow some f*** b****,” Gill appeared to tell Crawley after just two balls into the final over. The duo also pointed fingers at each other in the heat of the battle. Bumrah and the rest joined during the injury check, with some sarcastic clapping and jeering aimed at the English opener.

England succeeded in their tactic and scored of Jasprit Bumrah’s over before stumps were called. Tim Southee, England’s bowling coach saw the ‘hypocrisy’ in Gill’s aggression, suggesting he was rather happy to take a massage in the middle of the day.

“I’m not sure what they were complaining about when Shubman Gill was lying down getting a massage in the middle of the day yesterday,” he said at the end of day’s play.

KL Rahul revealed India wanted to bowl 2 overs in the 6 minutes but the theatrics denied them that chance.

“We wanted to bowl two overs. There were six minutes left. It is a no-brainer that any team will bowl two overs with six minutes to go, but it was a bit of theatrics at the end,” he added.